--- product_id: 48480483 title: "Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 10-52 Gauge" brand: "ernie ball" price: "1285283β‚«" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ernie Ball" url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/48480483-ernie-ball-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-cobalt-electric-guitar store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # 10-52 gauge skinny top/heavy bottom for shred & rhythm balance Cobalt alloy for stronger magnetic pickup response Made in USA with premium high-carbon steel core Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 10-52 Gauge **Brand:** ernie ball **Price:** 1285283β‚« **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your tone, shred with precision, and own the stage with Cobalt power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 10-52 Gauge by ernie ball - **How much does it cost?** 1285283β‚« with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/48480483-ernie-ball-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-cobalt-electric-guitar) ## Best For - ernie ball enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ernie ball brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Harmonic Clarity:** Experience crisp highs and strong lows with superior harmonic response. - β€’ **Magnetic Mastery:** Cobalt strings boost pickup output for richer tone and dynamic range. - β€’ **Proudly American:** Crafted in the USA for quality you can trust and sound you can feel. - β€’ **Shred & Groove Hybrid:** Skinny top strings enhance fast leads, heavy bottom strings deliver thick rhythm. - β€’ **Durability Meets Playability:** Tin-plated high-carbon steel core ensures longer-lasting strings with smooth bends. ## Overview Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings (10-52 gauge) combine a patented cobalt alloy with a tin-plated high-carbon steel core to deliver enhanced magnetic pickup response, extended dynamic range, and a perfect balance of shred-friendly skinny top strings and thick, powerful bottom strings. Made in the USA, these strings offer superior durability, crisp highs, and strong lows, making them the go-to choice for professional guitarists seeking unmatched tone and playability. ## Description Buy Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 10-52 Gauge. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Review: Hands down, the best strings I've ever used - I've tried every brand of string, known to man and settled on Ernie Ball Slinkys for years. I tried some Cobalt strings a year ago and haven't used anything else since. They're even better than Slinkys. I prefer the feel of the wound strings. The wound strings sound a bit fuller and whilst marginal, they seem to last a bit longer. The unwound strings are the same as you get in Slinkys. Well worth the extra Β£2 or so. Review: Trust the Hype - Been playing about 4 years, used all sorts of strings from Elixir coated to EB standards and other premium strings. Coated were my favorite originally until I realised the coat actually does more damage than good as the strings begin to age. I was kind of lost till I ordered these. The only patented cobalt strings so you can't get these under any other brand name. The material genuinely does make a difference in terms of sound and response from the pickups. Playing feels easier, the strings feel a lot nicer, probably more so than any coated strings I have tried, great for slides/bends. They hold their tuning great after very little stretching and they seem to be a lot tougher than usual strings despite seeing the odd review claiming to have snapped the e string but I'm more inclined to believe that is down to being too eager when tuning. Overall amazing strings and worth every penny just for the sound and the playability aspect. I'll never be going back to non cobalt guitar strings after the experience. ## Features - Cobalt produces a stronger magnetic relationship between pickups and strings, resulting in increased output. - Cobalt electric guitar strings provide an extended dynamic range, incredible harmonic response, strong low end, and crisp, clear highs. - Wound strings consist of Ernie Ball’s Cobalt alloy wrapped around a tin-plated high-carbon steel core wire. - Get the finest of both worlds: a skinny top (strings E, B, G) for enhanced shredability and a heavy bottom (strings D, A, E) for thicker chords and rhythm. - Made in the USA. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007DIE40Y | | Best Sellers Rank | 609 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 43 in Guitar Strings | | Body Material | Nylon | | Colour | Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-52) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (9,688) | | Date First Available | 29 Mar. 2012 | | Item Weight | 27.2 g | | Item model number | P02715 | | Material Type | cobalt | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Product Dimensions | 10.8 x 1.27 x 13.97 cm; 27.22 g | | Size | Single Pack | | String Gauge | '.010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052' | | String Material | Cobalt | | Styling | Skinny | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ernie Ball - **Colour:** Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-52) - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String gauge:** '.010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052' - **String material type:** Cobalt ## Images ![Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 10-52 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Gv8NCRHiL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands down, the best strings I've ever used *by A***R on 19 July 2025* I've tried every brand of string, known to man and settled on Ernie Ball Slinkys for years. I tried some Cobalt strings a year ago and haven't used anything else since. They're even better than Slinkys. I prefer the feel of the wound strings. The wound strings sound a bit fuller and whilst marginal, they seem to last a bit longer. The unwound strings are the same as you get in Slinkys. Well worth the extra Β£2 or so. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trust the Hype *by M***T on 29 July 2023* Been playing about 4 years, used all sorts of strings from Elixir coated to EB standards and other premium strings. Coated were my favorite originally until I realised the coat actually does more damage than good as the strings begin to age. I was kind of lost till I ordered these. The only patented cobalt strings so you can't get these under any other brand name. The material genuinely does make a difference in terms of sound and response from the pickups. Playing feels easier, the strings feel a lot nicer, probably more so than any coated strings I have tried, great for slides/bends. They hold their tuning great after very little stretching and they seem to be a lot tougher than usual strings despite seeing the odd review claiming to have snapped the e string but I'm more inclined to believe that is down to being too eager when tuning. Overall amazing strings and worth every penny just for the sound and the playability aspect. I'll never be going back to non cobalt guitar strings after the experience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good strings *by A***R on 21 October 2024* I’ve not tried this particular one before, usually opting for the Ernie ball 9’s ( pink pack) but I wanted to try the 8’s , they are pretty good to be fair , not broken one ( yet , and I do tend to dig in a bit) stay in tune very well, ( after a good stretch) good sound and a decent price, will buy again, not had them long enough to rust yet, but I play every day so that’ll keep it down ## Frequently Bought Together - Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings, 10-52 Gauge (P02715) - Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Coated Titanium Electric Guitar Strings, 10-52 Gauge (P03115) - Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 3-pack, 10-52 Gauge (P03215) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/48480483-ernie-ball-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-cobalt-electric-guitar](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/48480483-ernie-ball-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-cobalt-electric-guitar) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*